GoldenEar Triton Seven Tower Speaker - Piano Black - Each

GoldenEar's Benchmark Tower at an Entry-Level Price

The GoldenEar Triton Seven is a floorstanding speaker built around a High-Velocity Folded Ribbon (HVFR) tweeter flanked by two 5.25-inch cast-basket mid/bass drivers, with two 8-inch planar infrasonic radiators handling bass loading. It is entirely passive — there is no built-in powered bass section, unlike GoldenEar's newer T Series.

GoldenEar rates sensitivity at 89 dB into a nominal 4 ohms (compatible with 8-ohm-rated amplifiers), and recommends 10 to 300 watts of amplifier power. A linear-phase crossover network keeps the tweeter and mid/bass drivers working together smoothly.

The cabinet is finished in Piano Black and sold each, so a stereo pair is two. A single pair of 5-way binding posts accepts banana plugs, spades, or bare wire.

Where the Planar Radiators Earn Their Keep

Two Mid/Bass Drivers Around a Ribbon Tweeter

Two 5.25-inch cast-basket mid/bass drivers flank the HVFR tweeter, each doing double duty across the midrange and upper bass before handing off to the passive radiators below. This driver layout is the same basic approach GoldenEar's larger, pricier Triton towers use, scaled to a smaller cabinet.

The HVFR tweeter is GoldenEar's own folded-ribbon design: a large, ultra-low-mass diaphragm that GoldenEar says delivers fast, detailed highs without the harshness a smaller dome tweeter can add at high volume.

The Numbers, and What They Ask of Your Amplifier

GoldenEar's current spec sheet rates the Triton Seven's typical frequency response at 40 Hz to 25 kHz, with anechoic bass response extending to 40 Hz at -6 dB. Sensitivity is 89 dB, nominal impedance is 4 ohms (compatible with 8-ohm-rated amplifiers), and GoldenEar recommends 10 to 300 watts of amplifier power.

A single pair of 5-way binding posts accepts banana plugs, spades, or bare wire; there is no bi-wire terminal on this model. Four threaded rubber feet come installed, with four optional spikes and locking nuts included for carpet.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Chris Kelly, the-ear.net, wrote that they are "great all-rounders and very easy to live with," concluding that "the Triton Sevens set a new benchmark for loudspeakers at this price point."

Mark Marcantonio, TONEAudio, put it more bluntly: "For head bangers on a budget or limited in real estate, the Sevens will make you toss your hair with abandon."

Who Is This Floorstanding Speaker Best For?

• You want GoldenEar's signature HVFR tweeter at the most accessible price in the lineup — the same folded-ribbon design used across GoldenEar's pricier towers
• You're building a first serious two-channel or home-theater system on a budget — the-ear.net called it a genuine benchmark at this price point
• Your amplifier is modest — 89 dB sensitivity and a 10 to 300 watt window mean even a low-powered amplifier can drive it well
• You want one speaker per cabinet, priced and shipped that way — the Triton Seven is sold each, so order two for a stereo pair
• You want deep bass without a subwoofer's footprint — the planar radiators reach to 40 Hz at -6 dB on their own. For the lowest octave in a home theater, add one of our subwoofers and let the towers do what they do best

How Does It Connect to Your System?

Set the cabinet on its four pre-installed threaded rubber feet for a hard floor, or swap in the included spikes and locking nuts for carpet. Each cabinet has a single pair of 5-way binding posts for banana plugs, spades, or bare wire.

Give the drivers a few hours of playback to loosen up before judging the sound fully.

Two cables, two speakers, and you are listening.

Pairs Well With

What finishes the system around a pair of Triton Seven towers:

• Integrated amplifiers — 10 to 300 watts into 4 ohms is the window GoldenEar gives
• Stereo amplifiers — a separate power amp if you want more headroom
• Speaker cables — single-wire runs, since this model has no bi-wire terminal
• Speaker isolation feet — an alternative to the included spikes on a wood or tile floor

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the price for one speaker or a pair?

One. The Triton Seven is sold each, so order two for a stereo pair, or one to match an existing speaker.

What comes in the box?

The speaker, four pre-installed threaded rubber feet, four optional spikes with locking nuts, and the owner's manual.

What amplifier do I need?

GoldenEar recommends 10 to 300 watts into 4 ohms (compatible with 8-ohm-rated amplifiers). At 89 dB sensitivity, even a modest amplifier drives it well.

Can I bi-wire the Triton Seven?

Each cabinet has a single pair of 5-way binding posts; there is no bi-wire terminal on this model.

Do I need a subwoofer with this speaker?

Not for most music — the planar radiators reach to 40 Hz at -6 dB on their own. For the deepest movie effects, a dedicated subwoofer still adds an extra octave.

What finish is available?

Piano Black is the only finish for this model.

See It in Action

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